Pastry Sous Chef - Uchi Salt Lake City (Come train with us!)

Uchi Restaurants•San Diego, CA

1d•$75,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Uchi Salt Lake City is hiring an experienced Pastry Sous Chef for a permanent, full-time position in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role offers an annual salary of $75,000 to $80,000, depending on experience. Before the restaurant opens, selected candidates will temporarily relocate to an existing Uchi market for paid training, with travel and lodging provided, and then relocate permanently to Salt Lake City. Training may take place in Austin, Denver, Scottsdale, West Hollywood, or another Uchi location. The Pastry Sous Chef will lead and develop the pastry team, uphold standards in a high-volume scratch kitchen, and create and execute pastry menus consistent with Uchi’s culinary vision. The position also develops desserts for daily service, special events, and off-site catering; supports kitchen operations in collaboration with culinary leaders; handles ordering, scheduling, inventory, and other administrative duties; and may travel to other locations when support is needed. The role requires effective communication, attention to safety and hygiene, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen. Physical duties include standing and walking for extended periods; lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds; bending, stooping, and reaching; moving furniture or other objects; and working in varied temperatures and close quarters. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

At least 1 year of culinary leadership or management experience.
Experience in high-volume, scratch kitchens.
Passion for exceptional food and creating innovative hospitality experiences.
Skill in delivering constructive feedback and developing others.
Strong work ethic.
Ability to communicate effectively with guests and other employees.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and in close proximity to coworkers.
Ability to work in both hot and cold temperatures.
Ability to lift and carry trays, dishes, equipment, and goods up to 50 pounds; stock inventory; and perform restocking duties.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and to bend, stoop, and reach.
Ability to lift, push, or pull objects such as tables and chairs.
Ability to use kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including ovens, grills, and knives.
Ability to move quickly and efficiently to respond to customer needs.
Ability to tolerate exposure to potential allergens and food odors.
Maintain a professional and hygienic appearance, including proper uniform and personal grooming.
Understand directives and communicate effectively with leadership and coworkers.
Selected candidates must temporarily relocate to an existing Uchi market for paid training before relocating permanently to Salt Lake City.

Nice To Haves

No preferred qualifications specified.

Responsibilities

Motivate, mentor, and develop the pastry team.
Maintain high standards in a high-volume, scratch kitchen.
Create and execute pastry menus aligned with Uchi’s standards and culinary vision.
Develop innovative desserts for daily service, special events, and off-site catering.
Collaborate with the culinary leadership team to support overall kitchen operations.
Manage ordering, scheduling, inventory, and other administrative responsibilities.
Travel to other locations to provide support when needed.
Maintain a neat and organized workspace, including proper storage of supplies and cleaning of surfaces.
Follow safety guidelines and standards and identify potential safety issues.
Communicate effectively with guests, leadership, and coworkers.